Got Hot Wax and It’s Cookin’ On The Griddle – Live Spearhead

2013-04-022016-10-04 ezzy

In the radio studio with Michael Franti & Spearhead 1994-ish:

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You Won’t Be Complainin’… As Much

2013-04-012016-06-15 ezzy

Tell me when you need it again…

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Easin In The Funk – Monday Mix Kickoff

2013-03-182016-09-01 ezzy

A Guy Called Gerald drops some old school funk to help you ease into your week.

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He Saved The Nation – Happy B-Day Sly!

2013-03-152016-11-18 ezzy

By 1969, thee United States were being torn apart by war, racism, sexism, assassinations, and hate of all stripes.

Then Sly & The Family Stone went big time. They showed us the way forward in so many ways.

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No Turning Back With Cody ChesnuTT

2013-03-112015-08-21 ezzy

Since I don’t really pay attention to anyone’s social media noise I know I miss stuff, but you know, I usually find it in good time.

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Be Yourself with Cameo

2013-03-022016-01-05 ezzy

Hard funk from Cameo, checking out the new thing called a music video. I have a concept – stand in a white room and pretend you are playing a gig. Wear your best 80’s gear, this is going to be … Read the rest

Why Does This Hatred Linger On – Fishbone’s Black Flowers

2013-03-012016-03-01 ezzy

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The Greatness of The Impressions

2013-02-252019-12-16 ezzy

Always be yourself. You are beautiful. You can make it.

It’s Curtis Mayfield & The Impressions

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I’ve Been Down On Bended Knee – War Launches

2013-02-212019-12-12 ezzy

Way back in the day, my folks used to rock this album and it was plenty worn out by the time I inherited it.

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All Over The World with Tawl Ross

2013-02-202020-09-15 ezzy

There is a great album from the rare bird known as Tal Ross (or Tawl, or Lucious, or Detrimental Vasoline) that came out in 1995 called Giant Shirley that you might have missed. The mysterious Tal is the original OG … Read the rest

When The Weekend Comes – Live Bobby Womack

2013-02-152016-04-05 ezzy

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You Make My Lonely Heart Sing – Sugar Spinnin

2013-02-112015-08-12 ezzy

More Sugar, More Ohio Players. Never sounded better. RIP.

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You’re Stepping So High – Legendary Slave

2013-02-102016-10-26 ezzy

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Electrofunk Rises Again – Classic Midnight Star

2013-02-082018-06-08 ezzy

What I call electrofunk was hip-hop dance music created in the early 80’s, reflecting and using the first generation of affordable computers to help make this modern sounding music.

In 2013 the most popular music of the moment is called … Read the rest

Hot Fun In The Caribbean Summertime – Live Graham Central Station

2013-02-012016-01-10 ezzy

February 1st, middle of winter, Ohio USA. Need warmth….

Pt 1 of a great set from?Larry, Cynthia, and the rest of GCS from the Sinbad Summer Jam series, one of the finest collections of rare live funk around.